VALLIYOORKKAVU TEMPLE
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Location : Wayanad, Kerala
Dedicated To : Goddess Bhagvathi
Main Event : Annual Festival, Arattu
Main Attractions : The Tribal Dances accompanied by the Percussion Instruments

Valliyoorkkavu Bhagavathy temple is located in the tribal areas of Wayanad hills at Valliyoorkavu, 3 kms from Mananthavady town in Wayanad district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual festival - Valliyoorkavu Festival is held in March.

The dances performed by the local tribals, to the accompaniment of native percussion instruments, are a major attraction of this annual feast. The traditional ritual art of Kalamezhuthu and an array of folk art forms are also performed. 

HOW TO GET THERE
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Air: 
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Nearest airport is at Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 23 km from Kozhikode. 

Rail:
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Nearest railway station is Kozhikode, about 106 km from Mananthavady. 



